Celebrate summer with a sundowner

Pick the perfect place
A sundowner typically takes place from 5pm and goes on till 8 pm or so... So, pick a place where the romance of the evening is accentuated. A pool side sundowner is always a hot pick. just have some floats, deck chairs and pool side recliners handy. Those who want to chill by the pool will do so, and others can cool off in the water.Another alternative is your terrace! Just make sure you arrange for some comfy furniture for the guests — plenty of floor cushions, swing chairs, recliners, and an open bar. Ah ha! Lawn parties in a fab garden setting is another sundowner staple. Think pretty gazebos, flowly drapes, garden chairs... If all that sounds like too much work, throw a party at a roof top pub from where you can catch a beautiful sunset. This way drinks, decor and food are taken care of, and the hosts too can chill, literally.
Dress down
Loud clothes and makeup are not apt for sundowners. Maxi dresses, shorts with tank tops, comfortable footwear — slip ons, flip flops in bright colours — are the key to dressing up for such a do. Leave your tresses loose or opt for a high ponytail. Just a hint of mascara and gloss and you should be set!
Music sets the mood
You can always invite an in-house DJ to play for you if you are hosting a sundowner do at a pub. But if you are hosting it at home premises, make sure to have a peppy playlist ready because you have to get your guests in the mood to party quite early before the usual hours.
Keep the munchies light
No one wants to gorge on heavy food during sundown. Anything that is bite-sized and easy to eat, such as canape, dimsums, cruncy salad, nachos, chips, fresh fruit popsicles, mini donuts, pop-in-the mouth desserts are some of the yummy dishes that you can choose for an ideal sundowner platter.
What you gonna sip
Some of the best drinks to serve at a sundowner are Long Island Iced Tea, Cosmopolitan, sangrias Mojitos, Vodka-cranberry concoction and any other drinks with a hint of fruit or fresh lime is the best way to start your evening. Those who want beer can be served draught beer too. Chilled Mojito popsicles are also a great idea for summer sundowners.